<h3>Notice on USPS HazMat regulations through EasyPost</h3>Rest assured that EasyPost is in full compliance with all USPS HazMat guidelines. We like to remind all USPS shippers to properly identify all HazMat shipments using the appropriate hazmat attribute value. To learn more, please see our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/usps-guide#hazardous-materials-hazmat">USPS HazMat Guide</a> and <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-05-02-how-to-comply-with-uspss-new-hazmat-shipping-rules-effective-july-9-2023">blog for more details</a>.<h3>Notice on UPS OAuth account migration</h3>EasyPost is UPS OAuth compliant. You can re-authorize existing UPS Ready accounts through the EasyPost dashboard by following our guide <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">hereopen_in_new</a>. No action is required for users utilizing the EasyPost Default UPS account.UPS OAuth Developer Resources<ul><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/">UPS Developer Portalopen_in_new</a> – All the tools and resources are here</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/oauth-developer-guide?loc=en_US">OAuth 2.0 Guideopen_in_new</a> – Learn how to authenticate to UPS APIs using OAuth 2.0</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/api/reference/oauth/authorization-code?loc=en_US">AUTH code Pageopen_in_new</a> - Set up details for partners representing multiple customers</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://github.com/UPS-API">UPS GitHubopen_in_new</a> - Download our API documentation and access sample projects</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.postman.com/ups-api/workspace/ups-apis/overview">Run In Postmanopen_in_new</a> – View and send example API requests for all UPS APIs</li></ul>For additional questions or technical assistance, please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:UPSDAPTECHNOLOGY@UPS.COM">contact</a> UPS Tech Ops Team.<div class="epr-marketing-table-container" style="--shadow-box-width:3px;--table-width:NaNpx;--cell-min-width:100px"><div class="inner-container"><table class="epr-marketing-table table-align-start" data-content="false,&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;This lets the code know the placement of the table on the page. Code will replace this with a populated table.&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;"><thead data-testid="thead"><tr></tr></thead><tbody data-testid="tbody"></tbody></table></div></div><h2>Questions about an upcoming service change?</h2>If you have any questions or concerns about how any of these carrier updates can impact your business please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/requests/new">reach out to Support.open_in_new</a>Learn more about our carriers here:<ul><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/carriers">All our 100+ carriers</a></li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/service-levels-and-parcels">Service levels and predefined packages</a></li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/discounted-shipping">Discounted shipping options</a></li></ul>

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Carrier Updates

Reminder to please authorize your UPS account if you haven’t already done so. If your OAuth status is failed, you need to authorize your account and go through the lasso login flow. In <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">EasyPost&#x27;s UPS OAuth Guideopen_in_new</a>, you will find steps on how to authorize your account(s). If you run into any issues, contact EasyPost at <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:support@easypost.com">support@easypost.com</a> or UPS at <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:uoltects@ups.com">uoltects@ups.com</a>.

DHL eCommerce Marketing Parcel Ground and Expedited products will be deprecated. DHL eCommerce recommends transitioning to one of its other <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/ecommerce/shipping-services/domestic-shipping-services.html">shipping services.open_in_new</a> For additional information or support please see your DHL eCommerce Sales or Customer Support Representative.

USPS will enable a new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13550">APV Dispute processopen_in_new</a> that allows customers to submit APV disputes electronically instead of contacting the APV Helpdesk.

Holiday shipping deadlines for popular carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL have been released for 2024. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-10-11-2024-holiday-shipping-deadlines-for-usps-ups-fedex-and-dhl">blog</a> for more details.

Amazon Shipping will be available through the EasyPost API. Access fast U.S. ground shipping with pickup and delivery every day of the week. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-10-09-your-2024-peak-season-guide-for-amazon-shipping">blog</a> for more details.

See all 2024 peak season surcharges for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-20-2024-peak-season-surcharges-for-usps-ups-fedex-and-dhl">blog</a> for more details.

Shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland may be impacted by the new Windsor Framework. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-26-how-the-windsor-framework-impacts-your-shipments-to-northern-ireland">blog</a> for more details.

New discounted DHL eCommerce shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! Save on your U.S. export packages today. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-10-capitalize-on-ecommerce-growth-easypost-and-dhl-ecommerce-reduce-international-shipping-rates">blog</a> for more details.

SpeedX will be available through the EasyPost API.

USPS will update Merchant Discount rates. See your Customer Success Manager or USPS representative for more details.

The <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/docs/carrier-accounts#create-a-carrieraccount">current endpointsopen_in_new</a> for UPS account creation (/v2/ups_registrations, /v2/carrier_accounts/register) will be deprecated. Customers should use the UPS OAuth-compliant endpoint moving forward: <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_platform_registrations">https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_oauth_registrationsopen_in_new</a>. Our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">UPS OAuth Support Articleopen_in_new</a> provides documentation to assist with this transition.

EasyPost users will be able to schedule pickups for these carriers through the EasyPost dashboard. Previously users could only schedule pickups through our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.dev.easypo.net/docs/pickups">APIopen_in_new</a>. For a walkthrough of the dashboard pickup process read our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/29298227925133-Scheduling-Pickups-in-the-EasyPost-Dashboard">support articleopen_in_new</a>. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-08-27-schedule-pickups-right-from-the-easypost-dashboard">blog</a> for more details.

Blue Streak and CS Logistics will be available through the EasyPost API.

EasyPost will support all OnTrac and LaserShip labels through the new OnTrac v3 API integration. OnTrac and LaserShip shippers on the current integrations are encouraged to migrate at their earliest convenience. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-07-31-update-your-ontrac-and-lasership-integration-to-the-new-easypost-ontrac-v3-integration">blog</a> for more details.

EasyPost will manually migrate all remaining UPS BYOA accounts to maintain compliance with <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/oauth-developer-guide?loc=en_CA">UPS&#x27;s August 5, 2024 OAuth deadlineopen_in_new</a>. No action is required from you to complete this migration. However, we encourage you to continue to make progress on authorizing your UPS account(s) in parallel.

USPS will implement new safety measures to combat counterfeit shipping labels. EasyPost shippers do not need to take any action, as we are in full compliance with USPS’s regulations. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-07-25-usps-deploys-counterfeit-postage-and-fraud-prevention-measures-on-august–1-2024">blog</a> for more details.

EasyPost will support Veho&#39;s new rating API in addition to Veho&#39;s carrier rate card. Customers who want to receive live rates can contact Veho directly to get started.

Maergo will be deprecated and removed from the EasyPost API. The carrier ceased operations and is no longer providing services.

Shippers leveraging DHL eCommerce, OSM, or Asendia services with USPS last-mile delivery must provide valid payment documentation for their packages prior to entering the USPS mailstream. Due to <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/counterfeit-and-fraud">USPS&#x27;s August 1, 2024open_in_new</a> counterfeit postage and fraud prevention measures, any package processed by USPS without proper documentation will be seized and removed. To ensure your package is documented and delivered, follow these steps.<ul><li>Transmit accurate and complete postage manifest files to your first-mile carrier</li><li>Submit your package to its intended first-mile carrier</li><li>Ensure the label is clear and scannable</li></ul>Shippers using other carriers not listed above should verify if they need to take any additional steps with their carrier.

Quick Courier will be available through the EasyPost API.

The LSO by Default account located under “EasyPost Carrier Accounts” will be deprecated. EasyPost shippers can still use LSO BYOA moving forward by signing up on LSO’s website and connecting their credentials to EasyPost.

The <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/docs/carrier-accounts#create-a-carrieraccount">current endpointopen_in_new</a> for UPS account creation will be deprecated. Please use the UPS OAuth-compliant endpoint moving forward: <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_platform_registrations">https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_oauth_registrationsopen_in_new</a>. Our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">UPS OAuth Support Articleopen_in_new</a> provides documentation to assist with this transition.

USPS will raise Merchant Discount prices for Priority Mail® and Ground Advantage services ahead of the July 14, 2024 price change. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-25-usps-updated-merchant-rate-card-mrc-prices-starting-july-1-2024">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-21-usps-july-2024-price-and-service-changes">blog</a> for more details.

Canada Post will provide shippers using the EasyPost Canada Post shipping account with a promotional rate until January 31, 2025. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-12-save-big-this-summer-with-a-limited-time-offer-from-canada-post-and-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Australia Post&#39;s retail pricing for domestic parcels, international parcels, services, and more will be updated. See their <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://auspost.com.au/disruptions-and-updates/pricing-updates/apr-letter-pricing-update">websiteopen_in_new</a> for more details.

UPS will extend the OAuth migration deadline for BYOA/UPS Ready users. For additional questions or technical assistance, please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:UPSDAPTECHNOLOGY@UPS.COM">contact</a> UPS Tech Ops Team.

UPS has enabled our UPS Ready production APls. If you previously failed to receive rates today, this should fix your UPS Ready rate calls.

EasyPost is UPS OAuth compliant. You can re-authorize existing UPS Ready accounts through the EasyPost dashboard. Please note that you have until August 1, 2024 to re-authorize. Support documentation can be found <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">hereopen_in_new</a>.

Gio Express and Henry Industries will be available through the EasyPost API.

UPS increased fuel surcharges for UPS® Ground, UPS SurePost®, UPS 2nd Day Air®, and more services. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

FedEx increased fuel surcharges for FedEx Ground® and FedEx Express. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

OnTrac increased fuel surcharges for their shipping services. Please note, OnTrac also has a separate west cost fuel surcharge. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

New service levels will be added to our discounted FedEx shipping account, FedEx Default. This includes FedEx Ground®, FedEx Home Delivery®, FedEx Express Saver®, FedEx 2Day®, and more! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-05-07-empowering-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-adding-more-fedex-service-levels-to-give-shippers-options-and-choice">blog</a> for more details.

DHL eCommerce will release the Sort Code File Version 3 - 2024 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are no API changes or actions required to receive this update.

AxleHire will be rebranded to Jitsu. There will be no changes to the EasyPost API. See their new website <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://gojitsu.com/">hereopen_in_new</a> for more details.

FedEx will add delivery fees in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-delivery-area-surcharges-cities-2024/712025/">blogopen_in_new</a> for more details.

UPS will add delivery fees in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-delivery-area-surcharges-cities-2024/712025/">blogopen_in_new</a> for more details.

FedEx will discontinue FedEx Mail View, this includes FIMSPremium, FIMSStandard, and MailViewLight. EasyPost recommends FedEx International Connect (formerly FedEx Cross Border) as an alternative service.

UPS rates on EasyPost are increasing 5.9% effective on February 4, 2024. However, you can still enjoy discounts on UPS® Ground, UPS 2nd Day Air®, UPS Next Day Air®, and international services.

New discounted Canada Post shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-01-24-discounted-shipping-rates-for-canada-post-through-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-01-03-usps-january-2024-price-and-service-changes">blog</a> for more details.

USPS will be changing the prices for the Merchant Rate Card (MRC) by no later than November 18, 2023. At this time there is no clear effective date from USPS. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-11-08-updated-usps-merchant-rate-card-mrc-prices-starting-november">blog</a> for more details.

The EasyPost API will be releasing several feature updates to the USPS integration ahead of peak season. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-11-07-3-new-usps-integration-featureupgrades-to-help-you-ship">blog</a> for more details.

PARCLL will be rebranded to CIRRO E-Commerce. See their new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.cirroecommerce.com/">websiteopen_in_new</a> here and our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/cirro-e-commerce-guide">carrier guide</a> for more details.

FedEx SmartPost will be rebranded to FedEx Ground® Economy and your existing integration and functionality will remain the same with no impacts on your rates or shipping services. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-09-29-fedex-smartpost-has-rebranded-to-fedex-ground-economy">blog</a> for more details.

The EasyPost API will enforce Harmonized System (HS) Codes for USPS shipments requiring customs forms. Users will not be able to print integrated customs form labels without providing at least 6-digit HS codes. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-02-27-2023-whats-changing-with-hs-codes-for-eu-shipments">blog</a> for more details.

FedEx® Cross Border will be rebranded to <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international/ecommerce-connect.html">FedEx® International Connectopen_in_new</a>. Shippers utilizing the FCB tracking page &lt;fcbtracking.fedex.com&gt; should migrate to the new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="fictracking.fedex.com">FIC version</a>. Your existing integration and functionality will remain the same with no impacts on your rates or shipping services.

Demand Surcharges will be applied to FedEx Ground® Economy services from October 30, 2023 to January 14, 2024. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/fedex-platform-account-rate-chart">rate chart page</a> for more details.

EasyPost&#39;s shipping API will begin implementing new 2-D tracking barcodes on USPS labels to improve tracking and scannability. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-22-easypost-to-support-new-2-d-barcodes-on-usps-labels-for-improved-tracking">blog</a> for more details.

New discounted FedEx shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-16-new-discounted-fedex-shipping-rates-for-small-medium-ecommerce-businesses-through-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Flexport Parcel will be available through the EasyPost API. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-15-flexport-parcel-is-now-available-through-easypost!">blog</a> for more details.

FedEx will enforce Carta Porte regulations for shipments to and from Mexico. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-13-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ups-carta-porte-regulation">blog</a> for more details.

The international service Priority™ Worldwide will be discontinued. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-07-13-canada-post-to-remove-priority-worldwide-service-in-august-2023">blog</a> for more details.

Parcel dimensions for DHL Express shipments will now be required at the time of rating for rates to be successfully returned.

Eircode will be required for all DHL Express shipments to Ireland. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-06-07-demystifying-eircode-a-must-know-for-us-shippers-and-dhl-express">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-06-06-upcoming-usps-price-and-service-changes-in-july-2023">blog</a> for more details.

DHL eCommerce will stop supporting their legacy API v1 and API v2 endpoints. Users must migrate their rating and purchasing of labels to the v4 endpoint to continue their shipping operations.

USPS will release new HazMat shipping guidelines. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-05-02-how-to-comply-with-uspss-new-hazmat-shipping-rules-effective-july-9-2023">blog</a> for more details.

HS code system for USPS shipments to the EU will go into effect. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-02-27-2023-whats-changing-with-hs-codes-for-eu-shipments">blog</a> for more details.

UPS will enforce Carta Porte regulations through their API. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-13-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ups-carta-porte-regulation">blog</a> for more details.

New next-day last-mile carrier, Hailify, will be available through EasyPost. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-03-hailify-provides-affordable-next-day-delivery-for-easypost-customers">blog</a> for more details.

USPS will update their nonstandard package fees (length fee, cube fee, and non-compliance fee). See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-01-17-2023-what-you-need-to-know-about-changes-to-usps-nonstandard-package-fees-effective-january-2023">blog</a> for more details.

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